Lara Fabian, the Quebec singer known for her powerful ballads, recently opened up about the emotional scars left by her seven-year relationship with fellow artist Rick Allison, during her appearance on the television show Un dimanche à la campagne on March 2, 2025. Fabian recalled the poignant moment when Allison famously proposed to her on live television, only to face the heartbreak of their split years later.
Appearing on France 2, she vividly described how it felt to be the center of attention on Valentine’s Day when Allison, deeply infatuated with her, used the occasion to pop the question before millions of viewers. "Donc elle nous accueille, un 14 février, un soir de Saint-Valentin... Rick me demande en mariage devant 4 millions de téléspectateurs," Fabian recounted, describing the energy of the snowy night when she performed Whitney Houston’s "I Will Always Love You." This was a night to be remembered, not just for the proposal, but for its emotional weight, signaling both the peak of their romance and the beginning of its troubles.
What followed was not the fairy tale ending she had envisioned. Despite their love, Allison had reservations about how marriage would impact their lives, believing it might shift the focus from her career to their relationship. "Il était persuadé que si nous nous marions, c’est notre couple et cet amour qui auraient pris le pied médiatiquement et non pas ma carrière... fais moi confiance c'est pas le moment," she quoted him, highlighting the complicated dynamics of love intertwined with professional aspirations.
For Fabian, the decision not to marry brought about feelings of betrayal and emotional strain. "Je voulais ce mariage, je voulais cette famille et donc je le vis comme un abandon, comme une trahison... j’ai tout perdu," she expressed, illustrating the internal conflict she faced after separating from the man she considered the love of her life. This breakup, ending officially on March 17, 2003, left her shattered. "Il était tout pour moi. Tout. Il n’y avait personne au monde que j’aimais plus, personne au monde en qui j’avais plus confiance," she explained, sharing the deep trust and connection she had bestowed on Allison, which made the eventual loss even more painful.
After their split, both artists moved on, but not without carrying the emotional weight of their past. Fabian poured her feelings of heartbreak and loss indirectly through her music, penning the poignant track "Tout" during their separation. At the same time, Rick Allison worked on his successful track "Je t'aime," highlighting the bittersweet nature of their collaborative relationship; they had previously penned hits like "La Différence" together. Over the years, they also engaged with their respective careers and personal lives, yet the bond from their bygone relationship lingered.
Years of silence followed their breakup, as they both navigated their separate paths, but eventually, they arrived at a place of mutual respect. Reflecting on her tumultuous time with Allison, she concluded, "Merci d’avoir fait de moi quelqu’un de meilleur," grateful for the lessons learned, indicating the role he played not just romantically but as part of her personal growth and career development.
Today, Lara Fabian is married to Italian magician Gabriel Di Giorgio since 2013 and is the proud mother of Lou, born from her relationship with TV director Gérard Pullicino. This marriage is characterized by stability and happiness, contrasting sharply with the emotional upheaval of her past, yet she is not one to forget where she has come from. "With Rick, I experienced what it means to truly love and trust someone, and those memories will always remain with me," she hinted, showing how her past still holds valuable lessons for her present.
Fabian's willingness to share these deeply personal insights not only offers fans a glimpse behind the curtain of her life but also resonates with anyone who has experienced love, heartbreak, and the long, often winding road to healing.